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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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